For our location in Hamburg we are seeking:
Engineer for DESY Beamline station P61B
Limited: 2 years with the option of permanent employment | Start: 01.03.2026 | ID: FSMA040/2025 | Deadline: 01.02.2026 | Full-time/Part-time
DESY, with more than 2900 employees at its two locations in Hamburg and Zeuthen, is one of the world's leading research centres. Its research focuses on decoding the structure and function of matter, from the smallest particles of the universe to the building blocks of life. In this way, DESY contributes to solving the major questions and urgent challenges facing science, society and industry. With its ultramodern research infrastructure, its interdisciplinary research platforms and its international networks, DESY offers a highly attractive working environment in the fields of science, technology and administration as well as for the education of highly qualified young scientists.
At the modern 3rd generation synchrotron radiation source PETRA III, beamline P61B is dedicated to high pressure and high temperature science. With its 6-piston large volume press this beamline operates for internal and external users in geosciences and materials science. We are seeking a motivated engineer for the technical development and user operation, as well as for the development of a new beamline at the upgraded facility PETRA IV.
About your role:
Design, installation and commissioning of beamline components with CAD as defined by the beamline scientists
Technical support at the beamline station
Ready to assist users and beamline staff with their experimental needs (LVP and surrounding instrumentation)
Programming and support of the controls software specific to the beamline
Technical development and implementation of the successor beamline at PETRA IV
Working in a team of scientists and with other engineers, scientific users and international partners
Good reasons to join:
Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well‑being of our DESY employees are particularly important to us. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work‑life balance, we offer flexible working hours, variable part‑time, job‑sharing models and participation in mobile work (up to 50 %). You will benefit from our family‑friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public funded employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is according to the regulations of the TV‑AVH. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland-Ticket) at both locations.
About you:
Bachelor or Master in Engineering science, focus mechanics, mechatronics, electronics, physical techniques or similar foci
Knowledge in designed using 3d-CAD, preferable Siemens‑NX
Knowledge in technical programming, preferable using Python
Knowledge in technical controls and measurements
Basic knowledge in vacuum techniques, optics, electronics
Experience in working with complex scientific instrumentation
Working in a team of scientists, communication skills
Structured and solution oriented working
Hands-on experience, enjoying technical work
Good German and English skills, written and oral
For further information please contact Robert Farla at
+49 40 8998‑4470
( robert.farla@desy.de ).
Please submit your complete application documents (letter of motivation, CV and relevant certificates).
We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal:
Apply now!
DESY promotes equal opportunities and diversity. The professional development of women is very important to us and therefore we strongly encourage women to apply for the vacant position.
Applications from severely disabled persons will be given preference if they are equally qualified ( sbv.desy.de ).
You can find further information here:
https://www.desy.de/career
Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY
Human Resources Department | Notkestraße 85 | 22607 Hamburg
Phone: +49 40 8998-3392